Master of mountains
Andrew MathiesonAbsorbed with mountain biking and sick of traffic snarls, Jessica Douglas uprooted her family’s suburban life and headed bush for good reason.
The...
Candidate told: get out of site
Andrew MathiesonThe Liberal party has ordered a preselection candidate for Corangamite to shut down his personal website.
Rod Nockles, an IT security expert having a...
Judges select 15 finalists in quest to find our best talent
Fifteen of the region’s most talented young performers have earned judges’ approval to win their way into the grand final of the region’s premier...
ALDI to rise on site of successful crisis centre
A crisis accommodation centre trial at Grovedale was so successful that a permanent facility might need more rooms, according to The Salvation Army.
Social housing...
Stock-take uncovers city’s public wealth
Alex de VosA stock-take of Geelong’s public cultural assets has revealed a treasure trove of “outdoor artefacts” worth more than $10 million, according...
$30m hospital boost in disappointing budget share
Alex de VosThe Geelong region is set to receive $100 million in funding from State Government’s $11.5 billion 2009 budget.
Big-ticket items for Geelong included...
Pests plague region
Andrew MathiesonPEST animal populations are rising in the Geelong region as authorities fight to control their spread.
Authorities have reported that rabbits are running rampant...
Council USA junket
Jessica BentonCITY Hall will spend $18,000 to send Geelong councillor Bruce Harwood and two staff on a trip to America next week.
Cr Harwood, City...
Call for carers as puppy love falls in short supply
Andrew MathiesonWANTED: Geelong puppy carers ready to train guide dogs for the blind.
Must provide safe home environment, be patient and disciplined and be prepared...
Flu scare sets off city alarm
Alex de VosA suspected case of swine flu in Geelong has led to doctors activating emergency pandemic procedures.
Geelong City Medical Clinic director Dr Peter...
Dredging inevitable
Jessica BentonDredging and widening of Corio Bay shipping channels is inevitable, according to authorities.
Victorian Regional Channels Authority said the work was essential for larger...
Fiesty felines set for catfight at annual show
Alex de VosNorlane’s Margaret van Berendonk knows it takes more than good looks to win a place at Geelong All Breeds Cat Club’s annual...
From the archives
18 years ago
7 December, 2007
Building approvals dropped almost 20 per cent in City of Greater Geelong last year amid housing industry concerns that limited...
